By Sanjit Shrestha The argument for a democratic government in its most simplistic form is that it allows check and balance in governance whereby political leaders are incentivized for appeasing the public in the fear of being held accountable during elections. This entails maintaining their public image through their actions and words. A monarch on […]
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In 2008, Nepal proudly announced breaking free from the shackles of decades-long monarchy. For millions of Nepalis, the country’s new found status as a ‘Federal, Democratic, Republic’ signaled better days. The new status also marked the end of a decade-long civil war in Nepal. For the Maoists — who through some excellent political maneuvers currently
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Clashes between protesters and police have broken out in Hong Kong, cutting short a rally after thousands gathered at a park to call for greater democratic freedoms in the Chinese-ruled city. Riot police on Sunday fired tear gas at protesters and arrested several people near the park, known as Chater Garden after some demonstrators attacked plain-clothes officers. Authorities
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